JONES INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION 4th Grand Reunion Induction Ball June 27 - 29, 2014 Gold Coast Casino Resort 400 West Flamingo Rd. Las Vegas, NV
PA G K A K A D U A A N
Congratulations to JIA OFFICERS For their Outstanding Job!
from the Suguitan Family Lynne, Saro, Eden, Ernie, Wendy & Adam
A Brief History of Jones Eighty six years ago, the southern portion of Echague separated by Cagayan River was created into a municipality named JONES in honor of an American Legislator, William Jones, who authored the Philippine Autonomy Act of 1916, and was inaugurated on January 1, 1921. It was originally composed of 21 barrios of virgin forest and wide fertile plains with Cabanuangan as the seat of the Municipal Government. The house of one Tirso Mateo served as the first town hall with the following as the first municipal officials; Antonio Vallejo, President; Benito Tiburcio, Vice President; Francisco Gumpal, Secretary; Pio Tomines, Treasurer; Daniel Apostol, Justice of Peace; Zoilo Gadingan, Chief of Police; and Modesto Payuyo, Antonio Pintang, Gregorio Santos, Dionicio Cristobal, Valentin Torio; and Damaso Leano as Councilors. The first proposed town site of JONES was in Barangay Daligan, but due to the insistence of the late President Antonio Vallejo who voluntarily donated two hectares of land for the Municipal Hall and Public Market sites, hence the present site of Barangay I. Transportation was then a big problem as there were no good roads, the barrios being only connected by narrow roads and trails suited for hiking, for horse and carabao and for sled and cart. During rainy days, these roads and trails easily turned into knee-deep mud fit only for wallowing carabaos. The principal means of transportation was the Cagayan River passing almost all the barrios, using raft and boats. It was only after about eight (8) years of existence that more vehicles plied between Jones and Echague. The vast virgin forest and fertile soil of the place was pioneered by enterprising Ilocanos from the Ilocos Province, particularly from Ilocos Norte and some Yogads who are natives of Cagayan Valley. Other ethnic groups followed like the Ibanags and some Tagalogs from Central Luzon. The Aglipayan Church (Philippine Independent Catholic Church) was the first established church. There were very few primary schools, all hinged to an intermediate school called Jones Farm School at the Poblacion. The early inhabitants concentrated on agriculture with tobacco and corn as the chief crop. Revenue principally came from the real property tax, cedula and sled tax. The town was greatly dependent on national aid. Endowed by God with fertile soil, industrious and peace-loving people and the mighty Cagayan River, JONES, despite numerous disasters, rapidly and tremendously progressed. This commendable stride is greatly attributed to its chief executives who served zealously. The town holds a special place in the history of Isabela. When the Japanese Imperial Army invaded the Philippines in 1914, JONES was a shelter for the National and Provincial officials and evacuees from other places up to 1942. The town likewise became the provincial seat of the Provincial Government during the wartorn years from 1941 to 1942. It was subsequently occupied by the Japanese forces but it continued to be a stronghold of Filipino and American Guerillas led by the brave soldiers under the command of the Brigadier General Guillermo Nakar. JONES gave birth to the Honorable Silvino M. Gumpal, who ably led the Province as Provincial Governor from 1946 to 1951 and who represented Isabela in the August Halls of Congress from 1934 to 1935. Viewing JONES today in the light of its achievements in the past years under the present administration of Mayor Florante A. Raspado who is possessed with zeal and dedication to public service, one readily sees a more prosperous and bright JONES tomorrow.
Jones’ Barangays: Abulan, Addalam, Arubub, Bannawag, Bantay, Barangay I (Pob - Centro), Barangay II (Pob.), Barangcuag, Dalibubon, Daligan, Diarao, Dibuluan, Dicamay I, Dicamay II, Dipangit, Disimpit, Divinan, Dumawing, Fugu, Lacab, Linamanan, Linomot, Malannit, Minuri, Namnama, Napaliong, Palagao, Papan Este, Papan Weste, Payac, Pongpongan, San Antonio, San Isidro, San Jose, San Roque, San Sebastian, San Vicente, Santa Isabel, Santo Domingo, Tupax, Usol, & Villa Bello
NATIONAL ANTHEM THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro’ the perilous fight; O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there Oh, say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
LUPANG HINIRANG Bayang magiliw, Perlas ng Silanganan Alab ng puso, Sa Dibdib mo'y buhay Lupang Hinirang, Duyan ka ng magiting, Sa manlulupig, Di ka pasisiil Sa dagat at bundok, Sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw, May dilag ang tula, At awit sa paglayang minamahal Ang kislap ng watawat mo'y Tagumpay na nagniningning, Ang bituin at araw niya, Kailan pa ma'y di magdidilim Lupa ng araw ng luwalhati't pagsinta, Buhay ay langit sa piling mo, Aming ligaya na pag may mang-aapi, Ang mamatay ng dahil sa iyo
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE It’s a great pride and honor to welcome members, families, and visitors, who are gathered and assembled here to celebrate our “4th Pagkakaduaan”. Your presence expresses pure loyalty to our beloved town. You will definitely enhance the entire reunion experience for all of us. I also recognize those who are caught with various demands in life that forbid their attendance. I know how much this occasion means to all of us. Many of us travelled from great distances just to participate in this wonderful experience to show how much friendship and community matter to us, and how proud we are as children of our beautiful town. Whoever will be the President and Officers, I sincerely wish that you support future activities and projects of this organization that will foster unity and camaraderie to its members. Lastly, I especially want to thank everyone who made this affair a reality, the Officers, Members, Sponsors who shared their time, money, and talent, in making this event possible. God Bless all, stay healthy. See you in 2016! Toy nanumo a kabsat yo, Vilmar Agustin
JONES, ISABELA ELECTED OFFICERS 2013 MAYOR: Leticia Sebastian VICE-MAYOR: Tante Raspado SANGGUNIANG BAYAN: Ronnie Lucas Melanie Uy Suzette Sebastian Julius Raspado John Sabiniano Gaylord Gumpal Jad Pandongan Villamor Bangloy
JONES INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION 2012-2014 OFFICERS PRESIDENT: Vilmar Agustin VICE-PRESIDENT: Consuelo Castillo (East Coast) Rudy Placido (West Coast) David Llacuna (Central) Jesusa Barit-Viernes (Hawaii) SECRETARY: Mae Librado Suguitan TREASURER: Elizabeth Suguitan-Dumlao AUDITOR: Cely Guillermo-Padua P.R.O.: Gloria Tiburcio Garcia Advisers: Eden Agustin Suguitan Arcelli Nicolas Placido
PROGRAM I. National Anthems: Star-Spangled Banner .............................................................. Rosie Miller Lupang Hinirang ..................................................................... Helen Bangloy II. Invocation III. Welcome Address .......................................... Rev. Father Nap Andres IV. Dinner ..................................................................................... Vilmar Agustin (President) V. Introduction of Keynote Speaker ........................... Ernesto Suguitan VI. Keynote Address .......................................................... Petronio Ancheta VII. Induction of Officers.................................................. Petronio Ancheta VIII. Closing Remarks ................................................... Incoming President IX. Dance, Dance, Dance Master of Ceremonies: Allison Jane Nicolas Gepilano Souvenir Program Design: Marco Rosales | madebymarco.com
Best Wishes to all members of Jones International Association!
Agustins of Fremont Viel, Mildred, Vilmar & Mili
Congratulations!
Kristian, Kevin Mae, Keith & Edwin Suguitan
IN MEMORY OF Vicente Alcaraz Agustin & Felicisima Pascual Agustin from: Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren -Margaret Pascual Sieh
More Power to the Jones International Association!
God Bless All from Go-Tang Family
Congratulations and Warm Wishes! to the Officers and Members of Jones International Association Greetings from: Jose & Josephine Tumaneng (Dumont, NJ)
Congratulations JIA Officers!
Mabuhay!
Greetings to all members of Jones International Association!
Emelita Suguitan Edejer Simplicio, Shella, & Stephanie
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Best Wishes to Jones International Association! from: Triunfo Agustin Lourdes Dallo Agustin (Deceased) Tricia Terrence Tristan
Congratulations Jones International Association!
from: Agustin-Remigio Family Ildefonso & Patria (Deceased) Children & Grandchildren
Best Wishes to Jones International Association from:
from:
Jesus Agustin
Jones Agustin
Presentacion Galutan Agustin
Norberta Cerenio Agustin
Lornabel, Jesselyn & Ed
Nora & Lawrence
Jesus & Edith
Lani & Ronie
Jeffrey & Beth
Joji & Samuel
Michael & Grandchildren
John Mark & Grandchildren
from:
from:
THE AGUSTIN FAMILY
THE PANDONGAN FAMILY
Samuel Agustin
Eulogio Pandongan
Juana Talla Agustin
Gloria Agustin Pandongan
Vicmar & Melanie
Lemuel & Jenny
Samuel & Mira
Jadiel & Beth
Marcos & Imelda
Chi-Chi & Arvin
Marlon & Jesusa
Mae-Mae & Rover
Grandchildren
& Grandchildren
(Deceased)
(Deceased)
(Deceased)
(Deceased)
(Deceased)
Congratulations and Warm Wishes to the Officers and Members of Jones International Association Greetings from: Mat Castillo (New York)